23 – Ridgefield, WA

Disturbed descended upon Ridgefield, WA with a full 18,000 capacity show at Rv Inn Style Amphitheater. They hit the ground running with the collective intensity of a band that knows how to get a crowd into gear with full force. They presented a strong 20 song set to an extremely appreciative and enthusiastic crowd. The band gathered the material for this tour from most of their studio catalogue including their renowned Genesis cover song Land of Confusion. The bands highly anticipated Take Back Your Life Tour is a world tour on a grand scale with amazing pyrotechnics and fluctuating moving trusts that would wave simultaneously to their hits.

Anyway, keep reading below for more photos of Disturbed and my full review of the show. Be sure to check out the Official Disturbed Website for music, videos, news, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of Matt Walsh.

Concert Review: Five for Fighting @ The Anthem 7/5/2023 – Washington, DC

Five for Fighting (aka John Ondrasik) joined Barenaked Ladies on their “Last Summer on Earth” tour and performed July 5th at The Anthem, in Washington, DC. He was joined by drummer Randy Cooke, bassist Sean Hurley, and guitarist Peter Thorn. Ondrasik’s high energy performance definitely warmed up the crowd and got the fans moving.

Anyway, continue reading below for more photos of Five for Fighting and my full review of the show. Be sure to check out Five for Fighting’s Official Website for music, videos, news, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. All images copyright and courtesy of John Krebs.

Show Preview: Barenaked Ladies @ The Anthem 7/5/2023 – Washington, DC

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Barenaked Ladies is hitting the road again with their 7th annual “Last Summer On Earth 2023” tour, bringing it to The Anthem in Washington, DC July 5th. Joining BNL at this show will be Five for Fighting and Del Amitri. With over 3 decades of experience, BNL will be playing songs found all over their discography. This is not a concert to miss! Tickets can be purchased HERE. For all Barenaked Ladies news, be sure to check out their Official Website.

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Photo Flashback: Citizen Cope @ 9:30 Club 5/10/23 — Washington, DC

In this Hazy Eye Media photo flashback we’re taking a trip down memory lane with Citizen Cope at the 9:30 Club in Washington, DC on 5/10/2023. This was a solo acoustic performance by the DC native and one of his most intimate. He recently announced that his latest album, The Victory March, will be dropping this summer. The album has contributions from musicians in The Roots and Paul McCartney’s backing band. Not a bad lineup!

Anyway, be sure to check out the Official Citizen Cope Website for music, news, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. Continue viewing below for more pics from his acoustic performance at the 9:30 Club in DC on 5/10/2023. All images copyright and courtesy of James Miller.

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Show Preview: IDLES @ The Anthem 9/14/22 — Washington, DC

DC is in for a special treat when IDLES maul The Anthem on Wednesday September 14, 2022. The Bristol, UK-based band are currently touring North America in support of their new album, Crawler. Many of the US dates have sold out, but tickets for the DC performance are still available. Do yourself a favor and go see this show or a show near you. Phenomenal live artist.

Tickets for the show at The Anthem can be purchased HERE. Also be sure to check the Official IDLES Website for music, videos, news, and all upcoming tour dates. Go see IDLES, ya muppets!

Concert Review: Judas Priest @ The Theater at MGM National Harbor 3/31/22 — Oxon Hill, MD

Judas Priest and the Metal God himself Rob Halford fired up fans with a set of classic heavy metal songs in Oxon Hill, Maryland this past week. The “50 Years of Metal” North American tour was postponed in 2021, but the band are back on the road and showing no signs of age. Top notch musicians playing unapologetic heavy metal music. Truly amazing.

Anyway, be sure to check out the Official Judas Priest Website for music, news, merch, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for my full review. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Concert Review: Lauren Monroe w/ Rick Allen @ City Winery 3/24/22 — Washington, DC

Lauren Monroe, along with legendary Def Leppard drummer Rick Allen, played a heartfelt set of songs in an intimate setting at The Loft (City Winery DC) this past week. What an honor to have been granted access to cover this performance. Monroe’s music and lyrics are deeply moving and have a healing quality. The subjects and themes within the songs are intense yet the music is somewhat sedative. Bluesy Novocaine for the soul. Bravo.

If you are unfamiliar with Lauren Monore’s music I strongly encourage you to explore. She has an abundance of great material. If you are unfamiliar with Rick Allen and/or Def Leppard…you must not be from this planet. Anyway, be sure to check out the Official Lauren Monroe Website for music, news, merch, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for my full review. All images copyright and courtesy of Andy Jillson.

Show Preview: METZ @ Union Stage 12/13/21 — Washington, DC

Canadian post-punkish noise-rockers METZ will be performing at Union Stage in DC on December 13, 2021. The band is on the road in support of their newest album, Atlas Vending. This is a must see band and must hear album. Not to mention their entire catalog is fucking amazing! I, along with several other METZ fans, have been anticipating this tour since 2020.

Anyway, tickets for their show at Union Stage can be purchased HERE. Also be sure to check the Official METZ Website for music, videos, merchandise, and tickets for all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more information. All images copyright and courtesy of Norman Wong.

Photo Flashback: Foreigner @ Toyota Center 9/22/21 — Kennewick, WA

Foreigner is currently out on the road and made a stop at the Toyota Center in Kennewick, WA on 9/22/2021. Thankfully I was able to cover their performance. If you’re unfamiliar with this band you’ve been missing out. Foreigner has an extraordinary catalogue of smash hits and multi-platinum albums. They are a must see type of rock band.

Anyway, Foreigner are touring across the US until the end of November 2021. Be sure to check the Official Foreigner Website for tickets, music, news, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more of my photos. All images copyright and courtesy of Matt Walsh.

Photo Flashback: Metal Tour Of The Year @ White River Amphitheatre 9/5/21 — Auburn, WA

The Metal Tour Of The Year made a stop in Auburn, WA at White River Amphitheatre and literally set the place on fire. Hot damn! This must-see tour is co-headlined by Megadeth and Lamb of God, but the metal insanity doesn’t stop there. The two metal giants are joined by special guests Trivium and Hatebreed. What a lineup!

Anyway, tickets and VIP packages for the tour can be purchased at metaltouroftheyear.com. Also be sure to check out the Official Megadeth Website & Official Lamb of God Website for music, news, videos, merch, and all upcoming tour dates. Continue reading below for more photos from the show. All images copyright and courtesy of Matt Walsh.